Chapter 18
Planning an oral hygiene session outside of the practice
LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of this chapter you should be able to:
1. Plan a talk to a group outside of the workplace.
2. List points to consider on delivering the talk.
3. List points to consider when setting up an exhibition and a poster.
INTRODUCTION
Having covered how to construct and evaluate an oral health education session and the aspects of a PDU in which a session can be conducted with a patient, this chapter looks at practical points surrounding planning a session to a group outside of the practice, as well as designing an exhibition and a poster.
PLANNING A TALK TO A GROUP OUTSIDE OF THE PRACTICE
When planning a talk outside of the practice to a group of people, the OHE should:
1. Visit the venue in advance. On a preliminary visit check:
– Car parking/disabled access.
– Position of the room – is it upstairs?
– Size of the room – will it be big enough, or too big?
– Lighting/electric sockets – for using a DVD, computer or overhead projector.
– Fixtures and fittings – are there chairs, sinks, mirrors?
– Resources available (e.g. computer, projector, flipcharts, tables, chairs).
– Refreshments and facilities (e.g. a kitchen).
2. Book a date with the venue owner or organiser (obtain proof of booking where applicable), and confirm the booking nearer the time.
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